Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2vsLenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4

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Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 boasts excellent CPU performance per watt, making it a powerhouse overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 boasts excellent build quality with sturdy and durable construction overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 boasts an impressive OLED display with excellent color accuracy and vibrant visuals always.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 boasts exceptional CPU performance per watt and stunning OLED display prominently.
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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4
ThinkPad P1 Gen 4

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 excels in performance with swift processing speeds and seamless graphics integration.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 boasts a sturdy, compact, and durable build overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 boasts an impressive display with accurate colors and up to 600 nits of brightness.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 boasts a powerful combination of features and high-end specs overall.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
Winner
#67
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4
#69
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#361
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4
#366
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#127
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4
#143
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#244
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4
#253
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#737
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4
#761
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#118
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4
#124

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4
up to 64GB
up to 128GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 6000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
Intel Core i7-11850H
AMD Radeon RX 6550M
NVIDIA T1200
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2

Strengths

The gorgeous OLED display is excellent.
Excellent CPU performance per watt, really good modern industrial design, actually a big fan of it.
Zen 4 Ryzen Pro options here, fast SD card reader, good battery life even with the OLED option, expect even better battery life for the IPS offering.
The sensil haptic touchpad here is improved this time around, very responsive and works as you'd expect, very very seamless and very very good.
The keyboard is actually really good, the tactility, feedback, overall key travel was very good.
Very good results when it comes to scrolling and doing all the gestures with the touchpad.
Dual user-facing speakers with Dolby Atmos, which helps with the spatial audio, and the sound is pretty good in dynamic mode.
The modern industrial design actually a big fan of it.
Good battery life, even with the OLED option.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4

Strengths

The Lenovo Thinkpad P1 Gen 4 is a fantastic mobile workstation.
It's very portable, I kind of love this carbon fiber weave on the lid.
The vapor chamber cooling business going on is a decent sell in itself.
You get two Thunderbolt 4 ports which is wonderful.
The HDI2.1 port and headphone jack are also nice features.
It has good ISV certifications for those who need them.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 is a powerful mobile workstation that shines with its gorgeous OLED display and excellent CPU performance per watt. The device boasts modern industrial design, Zen 4 Ryzen Pro options, and a fast SD card reader. Battery life is impressive, even with the OLED option, making it a great choice for professionals on-the-go. However, some limitations include no high refresh rate options and soldered RAM, which may be drawbacks for some users.

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 is a formidable mobile workstation that seamlessly blends portability with powerhouse performance. This sleek device boasts an impressive array of features, including carbon fiber construction, IPS displays, and up to 256GB RAM. For professionals who require the highest level of graphics capabilities, the P1 Gen 4 offers NVIDIA's Quadro A-series options, making it an ideal choice for those in creative fields or demanding industries like architecture and engineering.

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